Anthrocon is the largest anthropomorphics convention in the world with a membership of nearly 3,000 in 2007, according to the convention’s Web site, www.anthrocon.org.
"They're animals, but they have human qualities. That's what we call anthroconarctic characters," said John Cole, program director.
Members call themselves “Furries,” and the Anthrocon convention in Pittsburgh brings together thousands of devotees of anthropomorphics from near and far, in a relaxed social atmosphere.
"The city of Pittsburgh has been so warm and welcoming. We really love coming back," said a furball canine from Chicago.
The New York Mets, who were in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates, got to meet some of the furries up close and personal. The team stayed at the same hotel that is housing the majority of the fuzzy creatures.
Via Twitter, Mets reporter Kevin Burkhardt said, "Our hotel in Pitt is overrun by people dressed up as animals. Anthrocon? And they act as animals. I have seen it all and I am freaked out. I just took a picture with a person who was dressed like Ralph Wigam as a Beaver."Thousands Of 'Furries' Flock To Pittsburgh For Anthrocon Convention - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

Re: Thousands Of 'Furries' Flock To Pittsburgh For Anthrocon Convention

Furries are so annoying and gross...
Used to know someone that turned in to a "furry" and all they did was send me 'furry porn' online (which, in case you don't know, is where weird animal/human mixed mythical creatures have sex), and started talking about furries and stuff...
Sick.